RAOC Gazette - page 205
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| Full title | RAOC Gazette |
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| Publication date | 1978 |
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| Early date | 1978 |
| Late date | 1978 |
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CORPS GOLF THE . A U T U M N M E E T I N G IN glorious sunshine some twenty six members took part in the autumn meeting held at the High Post Club and everyone enjoyed the excellent facilities which included a challenging course in near perfect conditions. As in previous years, accommodation was provided by the Defence NBC School who received nothing but praise for their hospitality. Indeed some of the scores reflect the very ' social * nature of the meeting. The number of members able to take part was a little disappointing and it is hoped to im- prove on this next year; it was particularly so with the ladies of whom only two took: part in the mixed foursome. Fortunately Mrs Callan, who kindly presented the prizes, made up their numbers. Waiting at the 1st during the Autumn Meeting. Despite the absence of many of our low handicap players, the standard of play was generally good and tales of the 'one that got away' were unlimited. The day before the autumn meeting the semi-finals and finals of the Travers Clarke Inter Unit Knock Out competition took place, also at High Post. The final was played between CAD Longtown (Lieutenant Colonel Upton and Captain Turn- bull) and the School of Ordnance (Colonel Logan and Captain Clayton) resulting in a win for the School four and three. Autumn meeting results were: Deepcut Trophy—Scratch, Major Ron Rush; Jeans Cup—Stableford, Major George Foley; Bogey Cup—Bogey, Lieutenant Colonel Mike Watts; Richards Cup—Medal (H/Cap), Major Brian Allen; Autumn Rose Bowl —54 Hole (H/Cap), Captain John Clayton; Bush Cups—Mixed Foursomes, Lieutenant Colonel and Mrs Montgomery; Mashte/ Niblick—Open Foursomes, Brigadier Lawrence and Major Rush. Winners of the Travers Clarke Inter Unit Knock Out Com- petition representing the School of Ordnance Colonel Logan and Captain Clayton. O U R TAVR S P O N S O R E D U N I T S S H O O T I N G TEAM JN 1967 many reservists found they were unable to complete the increased training commitment enforced by the reorganisa- tion of the Territorial Army into the TAVR. Such reservists, not wishing to leave the TA/TAVR, sought a compromise and found it with the Sponsored Units. Sergeant Derek Witts was one such reservist. On transfer to RAOC Sponsored Units in 1967 he requested permission to enter, as an individual, certain Competition Rifle Meetings, The following year he was joined in these com- petitions by Sergeant Jack MeynelL With this nucleus of two volunteers it was decided in 1969 that there should be a CVHQ RAOC Shooting Team. Further members were forth- coming, mainly from transferred volunteers, and Captain Allen Wise was appointed Team Captain. Five of the original team members are still with the team; W02 Jack 'The Vicar' Meynell, Sergeants Trev Haynes and ' G i g ' Kakouli, Staff Sergeant Eddie Ford and, the now team captain, Captain Paul Gilbert (who was, at the formation of the team a transferred Corporal!). The team must rank as one of the most successful Unit shooting teams in the country—certainly within the TAVR. The competitions normally entered annually are TARA/NRA Central Meeting at Bisley, RAOC Skill-at-Arms meeting and London/Middlesex Service Rifle Meeting. The South East District Skill-at-Arms Meeting was entered on several occasions but because of the difficulty of ' Unit Classification ' and not being entitled to ' win' any prizes the team opted out of the competition* From all these meetings since 1967 the list of trophies is indeed impressive. In 1967 Sergeant Derek Witts won the Queen's Medal and this was bettered by Sergeant Trev Haynes who won the medal in 1972, 1973 and 1975. In 1977 Private Phil Weatherby became the first TAVR volunteer to win the RAOC Service Rifle Championship. Other trophies are; — London/Middlesex Service Rifle Meeting (No Records pre 1974):—Small Arms Efficiency Medal, 1974, 1975, 1977 and 1978; Kitcat, 1974, 1975 and 1973; Middlesex, 1974 and 1975; Parnell, 1974; Pryke, 1974 and 1975; President, 1974, 1975 and 1978; LMG, 1977; Team SMG, 197S; TAVR China Bowl, 1974, 1975 and 1978; Centenary Cup, 1974, 1975 and 1978; Big 6, 1974; SMG (Individual), 1978. TARA/NRA Central Meeting, Bisley (No Records pr& 1974):—Queen's Medal, 1967, 1972, 1973 and 1975; China Cup, 1974; Stevens Cup, 1976 and 1978; SMG (Individual), 1977; Tyler Trophy, 1976; Dragon, 1974; LMG Pairs, 1969 and Greenjackets, 1975. South East District Skill-at-Arms Meeting:—Revolver Bowl, 1976; Individual Rifle, 1975, 1976 and 1977; Match 5 Individual SMG, 1975 and 1977; Match 4 SMG Team, 1975; Match 7 Pistol Pairs, 1975; Match 23 SMG, 1975; Match 16 Officers SMG, 1975; LMG Pairs, 1976; Match 9 Unit Cham- pionship, 1975; Officers Pistol, 1975; Falling Plate, 1975 and 1976. RAOC SkiJLat-Arms Meeting (No Records held for 1974): The Individual Rifle Championship Cup, 1977; Nockles Cup, 1975; Blackdown Cup, 1970 and 1977; Matthew Bowl, 1975, 1976 and 1977; Barrett Cup, 1970; Chilweil Plate, 1971, 1973 and 1976; LMG Pairs, 1975, 1976, 1977 and 1978; Inter Unit Section Match, 1977; Donnington Cup, 1977 and 1978; Rank and File Cup, 1969, 1970 and 1978; Team Pistol Cup, 1969, 1972, 1973, 1975 and 1976; Target Rifle Pairs Cup, 1969 (erst and second), 1971, 1972, 1976, 1977 and 1978; Team Tile, 1969 and 1976; Stevens Cup, 1970, 1971, 1975, 1976 and 1977; SMG Team Cup, 1970, 1971, 1973, 1975 and 1976; Pistol Clays Match, 1972 and 1975; Mulcahy Shield, 1970 and 1971; Reserve Army Individual Rifle Cup, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977 and 1978; Individual Target Rifle Match, 1969, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1976, 1977 and 1978; Battersby Cup, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1977 and 1978; Bicester Trophy, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1975 and 1978; Bramley Bowl, 1969, 1971, 1975 and 1977; Bryne Revolver Cup, 1972, 1975 and 1976; Pusan, 1978; Parsons Cup, 1976, 1977 and 1978. The above list of trophies refers to winners only and does not include runners up or also rans. The teams successes are due in main to the extra training time given by each member for practice. This has led to an esprit-de-corps which would be welcomed by many Regular Units. 68 — |
| Book number | R0247 |